Bach: Inventions & Sinfonias BWV 772-801

Bach's Inventions and Sinfonias, originally written in 1723 as musical guide for keyboard players, remain a core part of the piano repertoire and have been lifelong companions for Simone Dinnerstein, whose every release is eagerly pounced on by a growing legion of fans.

"An utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpretation."—NYTimes

"A glowing, already-risen star in classical music … known for her thoughtful reinterpretation of classical and romantic heroes."—Washington Post

"The first keyboard pieces of Bach I remember hearing were his Inventions, when I was nine years old. The music seemed impossibly expressive and virtuosic at the time…. Here were two continuous and independent voices, neither of which was subservient to the other. Until then I had thought of music as melody and accompaniment…. In the text that accompanies the Inventions, Bach calls them 'an honest guide.' His Inventions and Sinfonias are marvels in demonstrating just how potent counterpoint is as an aid to expression, and how powerful a cantabile voice can be when surrounded by contradiction and elaboration. These small masterpieces have snippets of dances in them, laments and celebrations, simplicity and complexity."—Simone Dinnerstein